On Sunday afternoon, members of our Corps would have heard me mention the valuable ministry continuing under the leadership of Majors Doris and Ross Lewis in our companion club. In recent days this club has grown by around 10% and doesn't look like stopping. Yesterday more than 100 gathered again for musical entertainment and community. More importantly they shared around the word and spent time singing that classic song "Jesus Loves Me" - what a truth to be able to affirm later in life.
The real worth of this ministry hit home as I chatted with Shirley afterward. She was in the foyer waiting for a lift, so I spent a bit of time seeing how she was going. I was aware that her husband had not been well - I now discover that he has been placed in a nursing home. Shirley told me that coming on a Tuesday 'gets her out' and that it's a great place for her to 'meet her friends'. Having a safe place to enjoy community and fun is so critical. To experience such in a place where the good news about Jesus Christ is also offered is invaluable.
The Divisional Secretary for Seniors Ministries, Captain Margaret Colls, was visiting our club yesterday. Margaret said to me as she left, "Whatever you've got here, bottle it". Pray for our seniors and those who minister to them. As they take the opportunities that God is presenting them, as they continue to shine God's light in this region of Adelaide, we will continue to see others join us as disciples of Jesus Christ.
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